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- Microsoft has released manual remediation steps for IT administrators dealing with Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) synchronization delays and timeouts caused by a buildup of publishing metadata.
- The issue affects Windows 10 (version 1607 and later) clients and Windows Server 2012 and later, and prevents admins from deploying the latest Windows updates via WSUS or Configuration Manager.
- Microsoft already applied a service-side fix for new or rebuilt WSUS servers, and the new manual steps—backing up the SUSDB database, running a cleanup query, and adjusting a configuration value—help organizations with existing installations.
- This is the latest in a series of similar WSUS issues addressed in May, July, and August 2025.
What to watch next
- Whether the manual cleanup steps fully restore normal sync times for existing WSUS installations
- Whether Microsoft issues an automated or additional fix for impacted servers
- Possible further WSUS issues given the pattern of similar problems in recent months
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